Akaroa Kayaking 5 options
Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine ReserveGuided sea kayak tour through Akaroa's marine reserve. Spot Hector dolphins, penguins and fur seals. Includes all gear and local guide. 80 minutes from Christchurch.Sat and Sun · 11:45 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct · Pickup optional · From age 10★ 4.84 (161)2h–3hEN · FR · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 135per person
Akaroa: Sunrise Sea Kayak Safari & Wildlife in Marine ReserveEarly morning sea kayaking in Akaroa’s marine reserve with a local guide. Spot Hector’s dolphins, penguins, and orca. Includes photos, refreshments, and small groups.Sat and Sun · 07:30 · Season until 31 Oct · From age 12★ 4.87 (128)3hEN · FR · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 155per person
Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphinsPaddle through Akaroa's extinct volcano basin on a guided sea kayak safari with a local nature guide: two to three hours spotting Hector dolphins.Sat and Sun · 11:45 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct · From age 10★ 4.89 (122)2h–3hEN · FR · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 135per person
Kayaking & Electric Mountain Biking in AkaroaCombine electric mountain biking and sea kayaking in Akaroa with a local guide: ride the crater rim for views.Sat and Sun · 07:30 and 11:45 · Season until 31 Oct · From age 12★ 5.00 (23)5h 30mEN · FR · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 310per person
Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in AkaroaPedal the Crater Loop on an electric Scott mountain bike and paddle through Akaroa's marine reserve on the same day with a local guide.Sat and Sun · 07:30 and 11:45 · Season until 31 Oct · Ages 13–85★ 4.67 (3)5h 30mEN · FR · ES✓ Instant confirmationfromNZ$ 285per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine ReserveOur pick | NZ$ 135 per person | 2h–3h | 4.84★ · 161 | Sat and Sun · 11:45 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
| Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphinsBest value | NZ$ 135 per person | 2h–3h | 4.89★ · 122 | Sat and Sun · 11:45 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
| Akaroa: Sunrise Sea Kayak Safari & Wildlife in Marine ReserveTop rated | NZ$ 155 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 128 | Sat and Sun · 07:30 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
| Kayaking & Electric Mountain Biking in Akaroa | NZ$ 310 per person | 5h 30m | 5.00★ · 23 | Sat and Sun · 07:30 and 11:45 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
| Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa | NZ$ 285 per person | 5h 30m | 4.67★ only 3 reviews | Sat and Sun · 07:30 and 11:45 · Season until 31 Oct | English, Spanish, French |
Akaroa Kayaking at a glance
- Our pick: Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine Reserve, NZ$ 135 (2h–3h, 4.84★ · 161).
- Best value: Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphins, NZ$ 135 (2h–3h, 4.89★ · 122).
- Top rated: Akaroa: Sunrise Sea Kayak Safari & Wildlife in Marine Reserve, NZ$ 155 (3h, 4.87★ · 128).
Real price per person across the 5 options: NZ$ 135–NZ$ 310 (median NZ$ 155). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.